Disability Level and Trunk Control in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Hacettepe University102 enrolled

Overview

Trunk control disorders are frequently encountered in individuals with MS. Trunk control is very important for safe and quality movement. Impairment of trunk control reduces the level of independence of individuals during activities of daily living. For this reason, it is extremely important to evaluate the trunk in the examination and treatment of individuals. When the literature was examined, it was seen that studies examining trunk control were insufficient. Therefore, our study was planned to investigate the relationship between disability level and trunk control in individuals with MS.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

102

Conditions

Multiple Sclerosis

Interventions

AssessmentOTHER

Assessment of disability level and trunk control

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-65 * Having a definite diagnosis of MS * Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score of 8.5 and below * Not having an attack in the last 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Having another musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, or neurological disease severe enough to preclude participation in the study. * Having severe vision and hearing problems * The presence of severe cognitive impairment detected by the physician at a level that prevents the tests from being performed.

Locations (1)

Melike Sumeyye Ozen

Bandırma, Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Expanded Disability Status Scale

It is used for the follow-up of neurological disability and disease stage in MS patients. A score of 0 on the scale indicates normal neurological status, while a score of 10 means death due to MS. The higher the score, the higher the disability level.

Time frame: baseline

Trunk Impairment Scale

This scale; It consists of 3 sub-headings: static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance and coordination. The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 0, and the highest score is 23. The higher the score, the higher the trunk control.

Time frame: baseline

"Sit-ups" test

This test is used to evaluate the strength of the core stability muscles. Individuals are asked to flex the trunk while the knees are flexed in the supine position. The number of repetitions they can do for 30 seconds is recorded.

Time frame: baseline

Modified "Push-ups" test

This test is used to evaluate the strength of the core stability muscles. Individuals are asked to raise their body up by extending their elbows while in the prone position. The number of repetitions they can do for 30 seconds is recorded.

Time frame: baseline

Lateral bridge test

This test is used to evaluate the endurance of the core stability muscles. Individuals are asked to lift their bodies on their forearms and toes in the side-lying position and maintain this position. The time held in the position is recorded. The test is done separately for the right and left sides.

Time frame: baseline

Modified "Biering-Sorensen" trunk extension test

This test is used to evaluate the endurance of the core stability muscles. In the prone position, individuals are asked to hang their upper body over the edge of the bed and slightly extend them while their ankles are supported. The time held in the position is recorded.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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